Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Bucco Triple Play
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Bucco Triple Play
Bucco Triple Play episodes
- One more Push? Brewers are next at PNC Park
On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates
third base coach Rich Donnelly, passionate Pirates fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as they break down the Pirates' series loss to the Cubs in Chicago and look ahead to a crucial nine-game homestand beginning with the Brewers.The guys dive into what the series loss means for Pittsburgh's postseason hopes and debate whether the Pirates still have a realistic path to the playoffs. They also discuss fan expectations: Is finishing above .500 enough to satisfy Pirates fans, or were expectations higher for this club heading into the season?
In Rich's Treasure Chest, Rich shares an unforgettable story about attending a cold Big Red football game and accidentally tossing his World
Series ring into a popcorn box. Tune in to hear the incredible tale of how the ring was found and ultimately made its way back to him. It's a story you won't want to miss!And remember, we want to hear what Yinz Are Sayin'! Be sure to like, subscribe, and join the conversation on social media. Your comments and opinions could be featured on a future episode.
Do you think the Pirates can still make it to Buctober, or has their playoff window closed? Head over to our Facebook page and leave your
thoughts in the comments!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44 min - Road Test at Wrigley: Boog Sciambi Joins Bucco Triple Play
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series Champion Bill Phillips as they recap the Buccos’ series sweep of the White Sox and look ahead to a challenging matchup with the Cubs.
The guys are joined by the voice of the Cubs, Boog Sciambi, who breaks down the challenge the Pirates will face against Chicago and discusses the tradition and history that make Wrigley Field so special.
In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich shares a story he swears is
true about an unusual tradition involving rookies when teams visited Wrigley Field. You’ll have to tune in to hear this one to believe it.And remember, we want to hear What Yinz are Sayin’! Be sure
to like, subscribe, and comment on our social media. Your take on the Buccos could be featured in an upcoming episode.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
41 min - Windy City Bound - Dan Plesac joins the Show
On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates coach
Rich Donnelly, passionate fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as they break down another series victory, this time against the Los Angeles Angels, and look ahead to a pivotal road trip to Chicago. The guys discuss whether continuing to win two out of every three games will be enough to propel the Pirates into that coveted final National League Wild Card spot.This week's guest is former MLB pitcher and current analyst
Dan Plesac, who also serves as a broadcaster for the Chicago White Sox. Plesac shares his perspective on what the Pirates need to do to win the upcoming series against the White Sox, while offering insights into Chicago's strengths and weaknesses. He also reflects on the lofty expectations many had for the Pirates entering the season and explains how those hopes gradually faded as the year unfolded.In Rich's Treasure Chest, Rich takes a trip down memory lane and shares a classic story involving baseball legends Don Zimmer and Jim Leyland, recalling a time when the trio planned a trip to the horse racing track following a game in Chicago.
And remember, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin'! Be sure
to like and follow us on social media and leave a comment with your thoughts on the Pirates. Your take could be featured in an upcoming episode of Bucco Triple Play.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53 min - Series win in the books – Now its Angels at PNC Park
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, join former
Pirates coach Rich Donnelly and avid fan Don Sloan as they break down the Buccos’ chances of claiming the final National League Wild Card spot. Coming off a home series win over the Giants, the guys look ahead to the upcoming series against the Angels and discuss what the Pirates need to do down the stretch to keep their Buctober hopes alive.In this edition of Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich digs in with
a story about “the greatest team there never was.” What does that mean? Stay tuned to hear the full story.And remember, we want to hear What Yinz are Sayin’! Make
sure to like and follow us on social media and leave a comment. Your take on the Buccos could be featured on an upcoming episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 min - Another Series Win - Time for the Giants
On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as they continue the conversation about the Pirates’ push for the final Wild Card spot.
The Buccos are coming off another series win, this time
against the St. Louis Cardinals, as the guys break down what they saw and look ahead to an upcoming homestand featuring the San Francisco Giants, followed by the Los Angeles Angels. With the season winding down, can the Pirates keep the momentum going and stay in the Wild Card race?The guys are also joined by former Pirate Sean Casey, who gives his take on the Buccos and where they stand at this point in the season.
The last time Sean joined the show was before the home opener, when there was plenty of excitement surrounding what this Pirates team could accomplish. Now, he looks back at how the season has unfolded, identifies what he believes is the team's biggest weakness, and shares his thoughts on where the Buccos go from here.In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich digs in and shares a story
about a professional athlete from back in the day who played both baseball and football. Who was it? You’ll have to tune in to find out!And remember, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’! Be sure
to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel, follow us on social media, and leave a comment with your thoughts on the Buccos. Your opinion could be featured on the next episode!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52 min - Pirates leave San Diego with a series win - Now What?On this episode of the Bucco Triple Play, join former Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series Champion Bill Phillips as they wrap up the series against the Padres and look ahead to the Buccos’ upcoming matchup with the Cardinals. The guys break down the highs and lows of the Pirates’ season and what this roller-coaster ride has been like.The crew is joined by former Pirate and current broadcaster Neil Walker, “The Pittsburgh Kid,” who shares his perspective on the Pirates’ season. Neil discusses the challenges the team has faced during the second half, including injuries, and much more.In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich digs in with a story from back in the day about the creation of Diamond Dry—the material used to dry out the infield.And remember, we want to hear What Yinz are Sayin’! Be sure to like and follow us on social media, then leave a comment with your take on the Buccos. Your opinion could be featured on an upcoming episode.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48 min - Playoff Push Slipping Away — Buccos Visit San Diego
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, join former
Pirates third base coach Rich Donnelly, avid fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips as they break down the Pirates’ series loss to the Dodgers in Los Angeles and look ahead to the upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.The guys also continue the conversation surrounding the Pirates’ fading playoff hopes, as the race for the National League Wild Card tightens and other contenders continue to win.
They’re joined by Jeff Kurkjian, son of acclaimed sportswriter and television analyst Tim Kurkjian, who offers an outside perspective on the Buccos. Jeff also shares his thoughts on the Wild Card race and whether any potential playoff teams have what it takes to win it all.
In this edition of Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich recalls
former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Paul Meyer, a passionate Big Redfootball fan. While covering a baseball game from the press box, Paul kept Rich informed about the score of a Big Red football game using hand signals. It was an unforgettable matchup, with the two teams combining for nearly 90 points!And don’t forget we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’! Be sure to like and subscribe on YouTube and follow us on social media so you never miss an episode. Leave a comment on Facebook or YouTube, and your take on
the Pirates could be featured in an upcoming show.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52 min - Pirates Head to LA — and Nomar Joins Bucco Triple Play
On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates third
base coach Rich Donnelly and avid Bucs fan Don Sloan break down where the Pirates stand after winning back-to-back series against the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers.The guys are also joined by former Dodger and current
baseball analyst Nomar Garciaparra, who shares his perspective on the Dodgers and gives his outside take on the Buccos, including what he’s seeing from this Pirates team as they head to Los Angeles.Then, in Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich takes you behind the scenes for a look at a day in the life of a Major League Baseball coach. He walks through his game-day routine from his time with the Pirates, the preparation that went into every game, and just how early his work at the ballpark actually began.
And remember, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’! Be sure to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on our social media channels. Share your thoughts on the Pirates, and your take could be featured on an upcoming episode of Bucco Triple Play.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45 min - Pirates keep pushing - Tigers next in line
On this edition of the Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates coach Rich Donnelly and avid Bucs fan Don Sloan break down the Pirates’ series win over the Boston Red Sox. With just 36 games remaining, the guys continue
the playoff conversation: Are the Pirates’ postseason hopes still alive, andwhat needs to happen down the stretch to keep them in the hunt?In Rich’s Treasure Chest, Rich reflects on growing up as a lifelong Pirates fan and shares some of his favorite memories from his childhood. He also looks back on the moment he was hired by the Pirates and what it meant to become part of the organization he had rooted for his entire life—a true dream come true.
And remember, we want to hear What Yinz Are Sayin’! Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment on YouTube and our other social media platforms. Share your thoughts on the Buccos, and your comments could be featured in an upcoming episode of the Bucco Triple Play!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 min - Buctober or Bust: Do the Pirates Have a Chance?
On this edition of Bucco Triple Play, former Pirates third-base coach Rich Donnelly, avid Pirates fan Don Sloan, and College World Series champion Bill Phillips break down the Bucs’ tough series loss to the Marlins.
Is the Pirates’ playoff push over, or is there still hope for Buctober? The guys discuss where the Buccos stand in the playoff race, what needs to happen down the stretch, and look ahead to a huge upcoming series
against the Boston Red Sox.Then, it’s time to open Rich’s Treasure Chest! Rich takes us
back to his days coaching with the Los Angeles Dodgers and shares a spring training story featuring a familiar face that Steelers and Packers fans might recognize. Who was it, and what happened? You’ll have to tune in to hear the full story!And remember—we want to hear What Yinz are Sayin’! Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment on our social media platforms to stay up to date with everything Bucco Triple Play and Pittsburgh Pirates baseball.
Drop your take in the comments, because your opinion could be featured on an upcoming episode of Bucco Triple Play!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 min
About Bucco Triple Play
From the publisher's feed
World Series-winning MLB coach Rich Donnelly, a 30-year veteran of the game, breaks down the latest on the Pittsburgh Pirates while sharing incredible stories from the team’s rich history. Joined by…
seasoned sportscasters Bill Phillips and Don Sloan, this podcast delivers expert analysis, insider perspectives, and unforgettable moments from one of baseball’s most storied franchises.